Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
VS
30.7Performance47.1
26.5Display38.4
33.3Battery41.2
76.6Portability91
0 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+16) and portability (+14). Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,350
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 41 vs 33
- Stronger portability score: 91 vs 77
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14 ″+15% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X (touch, anti-reflective) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8448 (on-board) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | eUFS (soldered) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,769Top 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,390Top 42% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 56 Wh+12% |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.16 kg+11% |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 10.9 mm+41% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (2x rear Thunderbolt 4, 2x front USB 3.2 Gen 2; USB-C/USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD options), 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | None on this configuration — fingerprint reader is bundled only with the Core 5 320/Core 7 350 pre-built tiers, not Core 3 304 | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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